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Sony M791 MBX-202 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS MBX-202 Added: Apr 17, 2018 RAR · 0.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelM791
Board numberMBX-202
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.8 MB
AddedApril 17, 2018
Updated
Original file nameSONY MBX-202 (M791).rar

Where to get the file

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Description

From the original post:
ip-0089j00-6010 rev 1.0

BIOS dump for the Sony M791 laptop, board MBX-202, revision 1.0, supplied as a RAR archive of about 0.8 MB under the original file name SONY MBX-202 (M791).rar. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match MBX-202 rev 1.0, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if the write goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 4 schematics and 2 BIOS dumps for board MBX-202.

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How to open it

A BIOS dump is written to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and save the original chip contents twice before writing.

Guide: Flash a Laptop BIOS with a CH341A Programmer →

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Questions about this file

How do I flash this BIOS dump?

Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.

Will this BIOS work on my board?

Only if the board number and revision match: Sony M791 MBX-202. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.

What does “clean ME” mean?

The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.

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